Endive Wombat:phaseolus: "It's also worth noting that as of Sept. 1, homeowners associations across Texas - and there are a lot in certain parts of Austin and its burbs - can no longer prohibit homeowners from tearing up their lawns and embarking on "reasonable" xeriscaping projects."

:)

That would not fly here in NoVA. The busybodies of the HOAs around here would have a farking heart attack.